John Franklin Wilborn

John Franklin Wilborn went to be with his Lord and Savior on May 11, 2018. He was born on November 28, 1947 in Houston, Texas to parents, Margaret Cora and Bert Leon Wilborn. John was preceded in death by his loving parents; two brothers, Bert “Sonny” Leon Wilborn, Jr., Charles Richard Wilborn; and nephew Tommy Wayne Wilborn. He is survived by his two daughters, Michele Wilborn, Jamie Lynn Donovan; five sons, Michael Wilborn, Tod Leon Wilborn, Lonnie Ray Wilborn and wife Gina, Joshua Wayne Wilborn, Robert Philip Vinson and wife Rebecca; the love of his life, Louise Annette Wilborn; Thirteen grandchildren, one great grandchild; two sisters, Catherine Sue Wilborn, Deborah May Kolenda and Keith “Puppy Dog”; one brother, Arthur Lee Wilborn; as well as numerous friends and other family members. Including his beloved companion dog, Vinny, (a.k.a "Dawg")

The family will receive friends for a visitation on Monday, May 14, 2018 from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM; and a funeral service on Tuesday, May 15, 2018 at 3:00 PM in the Grand Chapel at Brookside Funeral Home, 13747 Eastex Freeway, Houston, Texas 77039.

In lieu of flowers the family graciously askes that you make donations to Paralyzed Veterans of America Texas Chapter; flowers are graciously accepted as well, 6418 FM 2100 Rd, Crosby, Texas 77532. Feel free to donate online at http://texaspva.org/donate/ or call for 1-800- 933-4261.

A founding member of Huffman Church, Huffman, Texas.